Cameron won't serve third term

[MTVN]

David Cameron has told the BBC he will not serve a third term as prime minister if the Conservatives remain in government after the general election.

The PM said if re-elected he would serve the full five years of another Parliament and then leave Number 10.

After that, he said, "it will be time for new leadership".

Mr Cameron tipped Home Secretary Theresa May, Chancellor George Osborne and London Mayor Boris Johnson as potential successors.

In an interview with BBC deputy political editor James Landale, Mr Cameron described the three Conservative heavyweights as "great people" with "plenty of talent".

James Landale said the PM's comments would "electrify the election campaign".

"Not only will this kick-start a lengthy Tory leadership contest, it will also send a message to voters that if they back the prime minister now, he would not go on and on as some previous prime ministers had done," he said.

"But it is quite a gamble. There is a risk that some voters will think Mr Cameron is being arrogant for presuming the result of an election that could see him dismissed from Downing Street in a matter of weeks."

The prime minister said during the interview he felt his job was "half done" with the economy "turned round" and that he wanted to "finish the job" of education and welfare reform.

But he said: "There definitely comes a time where a fresh pair of eyes and fresh leadership would be good, and the Conservative Party has got some great people coming up - the Theresa Mays, and the George Osbornes, and the Boris Johnsons.

"You know, there's plenty of talent there. I'm surrounded by very good people."

More here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32022484

Be interesting to see how this alters the election campaigning, will voters like Cameron's commitment to leave after one more term or will he be see as arrogant for announcing this now? Should we have restrictions anyway on the number of terms a PM can serve like a lot of countries do?

Poll added for the preference of replacement Tory leader

[Kazanne]

Oh that's a shame,I like Cameron,but would like to see Boris there.

[arista]

Yes at least he is more honest than Blair was.

[Z]

I don't think he's been a particularly effective leader; yet he's somehow better than Miliband and Clegg. I'd like to see Theresa May take the helm, she's quite decisive and I think it's about time one of the major parties had a strong leader, it's been a while since any of them had that.

[Crimson Dynamo]

boris is a shoe-in

[MTVN]

May would be my last choice of the three. Can't stand her, far too arrogant and dreams of running the Home Office like a dictator. I don't like Boris either and the harmless buffoon character he portrays. Osborne is not an ideal choice but I do think he's the best of a bad bunch and has come on massively the last 5 years.

[Crimson Dynamo]

or Nigel....

[Z]

I think Theresa May is an arrogant arsehole but I also think she has a decisive vision which, after the dismal display of the last five years, would be far better than what we have now.

[user104658]

Book-fiddler Osborne as pm. Absolute ****ing nightmare.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Book-fiddler Osborne as pm. Absolute ****ing nightmare.

lol it will never happen for Mandelson light

:joker:

[Shaun]

Boris is a total joke and would turn us into a diplomatic laughing stock. Osbourne is basically a posher Cameron. May is the best of the three but that's not a great endorsement.

[Crimson Dynamo]

i will tell you right now

its Boris

do not fight it

[JoshBB]

Boris does not know what he is doing

In the london assembly he does not listen to anyone there.

[Kizzy]

None of that shower of sh*te.
They're all bent, I can't think of one that hasn't been involved in some scandal or another.

[Mystic Mock]

Lets pray that Cameron doesn't get a second term yet.:fc:

Tbh it would have to be Theresa May as their next leader as the others are so incompetent in the party.

[MTVN]

None of that shower of sh*te.
They're all bent, I can't think of one that hasn't been involved in some scandal or another.

Trust you :nono:

[Scarlett.]

Wont serve a second term either, fingers crossed

[Kizzy]

Trust you :nono:

Yes trust me to tell the truth, is there a high profile conservative that hasn't been involved in some scam, cover-up, fraud, dodgy business deal, or some other corrupt activity in their career?
If there is then I say that one.

[Kizzy]

I'm not serving a third term so calm down dear!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAztEIrXIAAuvgA.jpg:large


(check out the chopping board)

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2015/mar/23/election-2015-miliband-labour-snp-scottish-seats-live

[bots]

Yes trust me to tell the truth, is there a high profile conservative that hasn't been involved in some scam, cover-up, fraud, dodgy business deal, or some other corrupt activity in their career?
If there is then I say that one.

Equally, the same statement could be levelled at all the political parties.

Any leadership contest could potentially be up to 8 years away. The strong likelihood is that any new leader will be a complete unknown at the moment. The reason unknowns always do well is because they have less baggage on display. Who knew Thatcher before she became leader, Ian Duncan Smith anyone, William Hague? Enough said :laugh:

[Kizzy]

If there were corrupt MPs in other parties after position as leader my stance would be exactly the same.
But logically we can only deal with this party as that is the topic of discussion and I based the relevance of my post on the candidates in this instance.
The previous leaders of all parties are of course known it's not a position where you jump in at the top, they will have risen through the ranks before challenging for the position of party leader.

[MTVN]

I think what kizzy is trying to say is that she'd like to see Eric Pickles as next Tory leader

http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/eric%20pickles_0.jpg

[Shaun]

I think that's what everyone's saying.

[Kizzy]

https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/screaming.gif?w=650&h=345

Seriously though, is this the cleanest tory we can find? :laugh:

[Kizzy]

I think that's what everyone's saying.

I'm not saying owt to you! gerrawash :hmph:







jk

[the truth]

Yes trust me to tell the truth, is there a high profile conservative that hasn't been involved in some scam, cover-up, fraud, dodgy business deal, or some other corrupt activity in their career?
If there is then I say that one.

and labour weren't lol....they were involved in the most illegal war in british history, they oversaw the ruination of the bank fo England, wasted the gold, ruined the nhs, implemented over 3000 mostly petty laws, endless petty rules and regs too....they rolled over to sell us out to Europe. They oversaw enormous mostly unaffordable population growth.....endless massive cover ups in local government, central government, stinking councils and nhs corruption and mass cruelty and incompetence. they oversaw the housing collapse, the stock market collapse, the gap between rich and poor became the biggest and widest for 200 years...they destroyed families, rewarded breeding for benefits and worklessness. the proceeded to hammer the working people , oh and they left the country virtually bankrupt.
id take a fascist dictator over that lot of crooks

[Crimson Dynamo]

And there were people on here :rolleyes: saying they did not want to see leaders kitchens and what has a kitchen got to do with owt?


BOOM

Dave's kitchen delivers the biggest bombshell yet of the election


if you tune in to LBC at 9 this morning you will hear what Boris has to say about this!

[waterhog]

out of the 3 in the list
i am now going to insist.
it has to happen and with no delay
we don't need a lady like teresa may.
george will only take a Wham
baby face or not getting bigger is his spam.
there is only one more toon
and i announce the winner as the buffoon.
with boris the leader and in charge
we no it is all a ragby tackle and a barge.
blunder after bunder Boris has no wand
and if "spitting image" was around we would have fun with the blond.
hick ups and stumbles followed by the apology
Boris to be PM is the perfect biology.

[Nedusa]

Boris is a total joke and would turn us into a diplomatic laughing stock. Osbourne is basically a posher Cameron. May is the best of the three but that's not a great endorsement.

I agree, Winston Churchill would be turning in his grave if he could see the utter shambles that passes for Cabinet Ministers nowadays.

A bunch of rich but still greedy posh public school educated elitist rabble who are only in politics because they are bored and it's cheaper than joining a gentlemens club.

Out of touch, clueless disinterested, uncaring bunch of toffs who think all of this is a real hoot..............

[Kizzy]

And there were people on here :rolleyes: saying they did not want to see leaders kitchens and what has a kitchen got to do with owt?


BOOM

Dave's kitchen delivers the biggest bombshell yet of the election


if you tune in to LBC at 9 this morning you will hear what Boris has to say about this!

I posted the pic for the humour is all... not to attempt to smear which was the case in the media regarding Ed Millibands kitchen/s.
I don't care what boris the bumbling thug has to say about anything thanks.

[kirklancaster]

and labour weren't lol....they were involved in the most illegal war in british history, they oversaw the ruination of the bank fo England, wasted the gold, ruined the nhs, implemented over 3000 mostly petty laws, endless petty rules and regs too....they rolled over to sell us out to Europe. They oversaw enormous mostly unaffordable population growth.....endless massive cover ups in local government, central government, stinking councils and nhs corruption and mass cruelty and incompetence. they oversaw the housing collapse, the stock market collapse, the gap between rich and poor became the biggest and widest for 200 years...they destroyed families, rewarded breeding for benefits and worklessness. the proceeded to hammer the working people , oh and they left the country virtually bankrupt.
id take a fascist dictator over that lot of crooks

:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[Kizzy]

Have we to have a retrospective of how previous governments have failed in their governance every time a question is posed?...
Even I'm getting bored, they've both had failings some more spectacular than others however this isn't in discussion here.

[kirklancaster]

And there were people on here :rolleyes: saying they did not want to see leaders kitchens and what has a kitchen got to do with owt?


BOOM

Dave's kitchen delivers the biggest bombshell yet of the election


if you tune in to LBC at 9 this morning you will hear what Boris has to say about this!

:joker::joker::joker: BOOM BOOM indeed LT.

[kirklancaster]

out of the 3 in the list
i am now going to insist.
it has to happen and with no delay
we don't need a lady like teresa may.
george will only take a Wham
baby face or not getting bigger is his spam.
there is only one more toon
and i announce the winner as the buffoon.
with boris the leader and in charge
we no it is all a ragby tackle and a barge.
blunder after bunder Boris has no wand
and if "spitting image" was around we would have fun with the blond.
hick ups and stumbles followed by the apology
Boris to be PM is the perfect biology.


:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[kirklancaster]

FOR THE HOG

By Jove Hog though you still wax lyrical.
Your poetry now all smacks political.
Personally I love this change you've made
Especially your support of 'Boris The Blade'.

Forget George and that Theresa floosie
Go with Boris 'cos he looks like Busey.
In fact there's more comparisons to be had,
Cos just like Gary he's stark staring mad.

Mad and funny with a mane of blond hair
Boris Busey should be PM not just the Mayor
If he's not so smart who gives a ****
That means he's too dumb to be a crook.

We've had enough of PM's who were phoney
Like Brown and Major and Tory poster Boy Tony.
"Boris Wins The Election" - The scoop of all scoops
With nothing but Love and Rectangle Monkey Hoops!

So come on Hog and crusade with your pen,
And get Boris Busey into Number Ten.
Raise your quill, and mount your chariot
And you'll end up Britain's Poet laureate!

[Livia]

Boris for next Tory leader... in fact I've been saying that since last General Election. And frankly, I'd rather have a Labour government than see Theresa May as Tory leader. The women is a liability. How she's lasted this long is an enigma.

[Niamh.]

Boris for next Tory leader... in fact I've been saying that since last General Election. And frankly, I'd rather have a Labour government than see Theresa May as Tory leader. The women is a liability. How she's lasted this long is an enigma.

I voted for him because he makes me laugh with his bumbling ways and stupid hair do :fan:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Boris is one smart cookie

[Livia]

I voted for him because he makes me laugh with his bumbling ways and stupid hair do :fan:

Add to his bumbling way and stupid hair do the fact that he's startlingly intelligent and brilliantly educated and the other two in the frame look like the morons they are.

[Niamh.]

Add to his bumbling way and stupid hair do the fact that he's startlingly intelligent and brilliantly educated and the other two in the frame look like the morons they are.

I have no idea who either of them are, I wouldn't be too up on British Politics tbh :laugh:

[MessiahCarey]

Ed is taking his position anyway!

https://24.media.tumblr.com/b2d810d1bc3f05e3e4cad24ad3ec75e2/tumblr_mj8yhq2tpj1qh5rcwo1_400.gif

[Kizzy]

He might disagree but he's a nasty peice of work...

'Boris Johnson was left writhing on live television as he was accused of lying over an alleged extra-marital affair, fabricating quotes and agreeing to help a friend with a plot to get someone beaten up.
Mr Johnson, widely considered a potential successor to David Cameron, looked distinctly uncomfortable as he was grilled about past misdemeanours on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show.

This vid is missing from the article, but here it is...

From 7.40 or skip to 10mins in for the reeeeally nasty stuff.
ZAxA-9D4X3o


Where is Eddie Mair lately?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9950748/Boris-Johnson-not-true-that-I-am-a-nasty-piece-of-work.html

[bots]

Boris is one smart cookie

So was Michael Foot ... just saying

[arista]

I have no idea who either of them are, I wouldn't be too up on British Politics tbh :laugh:


Thats OK
around 70% may not even bother to vote
so you are not alone


Bloody Russell Brand telling all
to not vote

[Nedusa]

I stand by Shaun's earlier post re Boris Johnson......very likeable affable roguish buffoon. Good at comparing TV quiz shows, but PM and running the Country

Really.........that's our top statesman and diplomat, that's our representative on the World stage...???

Can't see it, he looks more like a whoopee cushion salesman than a high ranking cabinet minister.

[arista]

He might disagree but he's a nasty peice of work...

'Boris Johnson was left writhing on live television as he was accused of lying over an alleged extra-marital affair, fabricating quotes and agreeing to help a friend with a plot to get someone beaten up.
Mr Johnson, widely considered a potential successor to David Cameron, looked distinctly uncomfortable as he was grilled about past misdemeanours on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show.

This vid is missing from the article, but here it is...

ZAxA-9D4X3o


Where is Eddie Mair lately?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9950748/Boris-Johnson-not-true-that-I-am-a-nasty-piece-of-work.html


On Radio 4

[MessiahCarey]

I stand by Shaun's earlier post re Boris Johnson......very likeable affable roguish buffoon. Good at comparing TV quiz shows, but PM and running the Country

Really.........that's our top statesman and diplomat, that's our representative on the World stage...???

Can't see it, he looks more like a whoopee cushion salesman than a high ranking cabinet minister.

:joker::joker::joker:

[kirklancaster]

Boris for next Tory leader... in fact I've been saying that since last General Election. And frankly, I'd rather have a Labour government than see Theresa May as Tory leader. The women is a liability. How she's lasted this long is an enigma.

I was only joking about Boris, you know, using 'artistic licence' for my 'poem' to make him more 'Busey-like' - I know that Boris is highly intelligent and I have been a fan of his for years and would also like to see him as the next PM.

As for Theresa May, well I think she may have the Edwina factor. In a Major way. :laugh:

[JoshBB]

Thats OK
around 70% may not even bother to vote
so you are not alone


Bloody Russell Brand telling all
to not vote

yes. i agree with most things he says but encouraging political apathy is not one of them.

he said "if there was a party like SYRIZA in the uk, i would vote for them"

well, there is a new party that was formed in 2013 called 'Left Unity' which is linked to 'Party of the European Left' (led by Alex Tsipiras, leader of SYRIZA)

soooo awkward russell. you lost that one.

[joeysteele]

Aah I was almost excited, I thought he was going to say he wouldn't serve a 2nd term.

Typical that he makes a statement, a question then follows as to when he would actually stand down and then loads of questions with speculation go on and on in the media circus.

Anyway, Theresa May would in my view be even worse than Cameron, how this woman has remained Home Secretary though this parliament is a mystery to me.
She is probably the worst ever home secretary,just marginally worse than Jacqui Smith in the last govt:

Osborne, yeah elect him and have the Conservatives in the doldrums for likely decades.
Boris, would be funny to watch but he would make a betetr deputy than actual PM in my view.

For me however,if I was a Conservative supporter, I would like to see Michal Gove,he is a more concensus type politician and comes across as reasonable to debate with.

[Vicky.]

Hopefully wont serve a second either...

But these choices are horrific :o

I had a soft spot for boris at one point but no more
Osbourne is just a complete twat. His figures fiddling is to be admired, but besides that..I canrt see what he could bring...figure fiddling will only get you so far, the sheep wont believe you forever...
May :o Would be thatcher II IMO. No thanks

[Kizzy]

I know what a motley crew, just what you want in a statesman...someone as bent as a nine pound note :/